herask Posted January 30, 2018 #61 Posted January 30, 2018 thank you, Greg! it's far from perfect but I'm trying... ;-) and thank you all for the likes and comments! Canute, aviaamator, MEDDO and 3 others 6 Quote cheers! Denis In Progress: HMS Pandora 3D modeling (temporarily on hold) Finished Builds: Swan Class HMS Pegasus for Admiralty Models 3D Build German Type VIIC U-Boat 3D model My other 3D work: Artstation
PeteB Posted January 30, 2018 #62 Posted January 30, 2018 On 1/15/2018 at 8:01 PM, herask said: I would also like to add a feature where you'd be able to select a single part and rotate and view it from all the angles. Hi Denis - mate this build log is a tour de force of your skill - If you are able to incorporate a part view as you mentioned' I think you are close to the Holy Grail especially if the part view could be dimensioned, but I suspect this may be a bridge to far. Looking at your work I'm thinking that you seem to be getting the same satisfaction and knowledge of how these engineering marvels of their day worked as we get making sawdust without the tools, workshop and respirator plus two or three years of work plus the downtime for the ooops factor. The only upside I can think of for us is the smell of the wood and being able to display the fruits of our labour when the power goes off :-) Fabulous work its a privilege to be able to watch it grow. Cheers Pete aviaamator, daHeld73 and Canute 3 Quote
herask Posted January 30, 2018 #63 Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) Pete, thank you for your kind words! indeed, before I started this endeavour I knew almost nothing about how these beauties were built, nor about their inner workings and all the nuances of their construction. so yeah, I'm really enjoying modeling one from scratch (bad pun, I know) and watching it grow. now that the ship's shape really shows, I guess I'm a little sad I won't be able to pick it up and hold it in my hands. that's one of the things I envy you real ship modelers. those ships were beautiful!! then again, here's the next best thing... I just looove fooling around with compositing renders onto photos as accurately as possible. done right and your neighbour will run out to take a photo by the Batmobile "parked" in front of our apartment building. yeah, I almost got my lights knocked out.... Edited January 30, 2018 by herask gjdale, paulsutcliffe, chris watton and 12 others 15 Quote cheers! Denis In Progress: HMS Pandora 3D modeling (temporarily on hold) Finished Builds: Swan Class HMS Pegasus for Admiralty Models 3D Build German Type VIIC U-Boat 3D model My other 3D work: Artstation
Thistle17 Posted January 30, 2018 #64 Posted January 30, 2018 Your work is itself a work of art. I have seen convincing computer graphic images but your turned the application of the practicum on its head! It would be a joy to watch you work. In one sense its like painting with sand like the Tibetan Buddhist...oh so beautiful, so intricate, so artful, so amazing but so vulnerable. I do hope you have backed up those files. Joe PS what is the platform you are running on i.e. the memory, graphics, speed? herask, Canute, daHeld73 and 2 others 5 Quote
herask Posted January 30, 2018 #65 Posted January 30, 2018 26 minutes ago, Thistle17 said: I do hope you have backed up those files. yep, in 3 places! Joe, I'm modeling on Intel Core i7 4770k CPU, NVIDIA GTX770 2GB VRAM GPU, 24GB RAM. it's enough for modeling without a hitch but the GPU is starting to struggle with rendering. druxey, Canute, daHeld73 and 1 other 4 Quote cheers! Denis In Progress: HMS Pandora 3D modeling (temporarily on hold) Finished Builds: Swan Class HMS Pegasus for Admiralty Models 3D Build German Type VIIC U-Boat 3D model My other 3D work: Artstation
PeteB Posted January 30, 2018 #66 Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, herask said: done right and your neighbour will run out to take a photo by the Batmobile "parked" in front of our apartment building. yeah, I almost got my lights knocked out.. just as long as you don't do one of you with his wife while he's outside taking the photos - :-) pete ps: I really can't tell that your render in the lounge isn't real world - amazing! Edited January 30, 2018 by PeteB druxey, daHeld73, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote
Thistle17 Posted January 31, 2018 #67 Posted January 31, 2018 Denis I was looking more closely at earlier images and your rendering is so detailed. Lighting through the gratings and down the companion way, wood grain, shadows its mind boggling. Its no wonder the GPU is staring to struggle. Nonetheless you are an artist of noteworthy talent. You have my admiration.Joe daHeld73, PeteB, paulsutcliffe and 3 others 6 Quote
PeteB Posted January 31, 2018 #68 Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) Hi Denis - meant to mention in my last post that the texture of the rope and seizing in your post of the ships cannon are incredible. I would love to be able to get my tackle to have that weighted look of the full size rope you have managed in the render and which brings me to the 64 thousand dollar question "are you going to complete her with full rigging " ??? cheers pete Edited January 31, 2018 by PeteB herask, Canute and druxey 3 Quote
herask Posted January 31, 2018 #69 Posted January 31, 2018 Pete, that's the intention, yes! will it make a hole in space-time continuum and melt my computer... probably! on a serious note, I think the rigging and sailcloth won't add much to polycount, no more than all of the deck planking. it's how I'm going to do it what scares the hell out me... daHeld73, PeteB, oneslim and 3 others 6 Quote cheers! Denis In Progress: HMS Pandora 3D modeling (temporarily on hold) Finished Builds: Swan Class HMS Pegasus for Admiralty Models 3D Build German Type VIIC U-Boat 3D model My other 3D work: Artstation
herask Posted April 10, 2018 #70 Posted April 10, 2018 just a small reminder we're still alive and kicking. rigging phase draws ever nearer...:-)) paulsutcliffe, druxey, FatFingers and 22 others 25 Quote cheers! Denis In Progress: HMS Pandora 3D modeling (temporarily on hold) Finished Builds: Swan Class HMS Pegasus for Admiralty Models 3D Build German Type VIIC U-Boat 3D model My other 3D work: Artstation
Jack H Posted April 10, 2018 #71 Posted April 10, 2018 nice rendering! mtaylor, Canute and herask 3 Quote
herask Posted April 16, 2018 #72 Posted April 16, 2018 I just couldn't resist. does this mean I'm officially hooked on ship building? coxswain, Beef Wellington, BANYAN and 24 others 25 2 Quote cheers! Denis In Progress: HMS Pandora 3D modeling (temporarily on hold) Finished Builds: Swan Class HMS Pegasus for Admiralty Models 3D Build German Type VIIC U-Boat 3D model My other 3D work: Artstation
shipmodel Posted April 16, 2018 #73 Posted April 16, 2018 Brilliant, Denis! I will be smiling all day. Dan mtaylor, herask, michael mott and 3 others 6 Quote Current build -Khufu solar barge, c. 2,560 BCE, a cross-section model at 1:10 scale Prior scratch builds - Royal yacht Henrietta, USS Monitor, USS Maine, HMS Pelican, SS America, SS Rex, SS Uruguay, Viking knarr, Gokstad ship, Thames River Skiff , USS Oneida, Swan 42 racing yacht, Queen Anne's Revenge (1710), SS Andrea Doria (1952), SS Michelangelo (1962) , Queen Anne's Revenge (2nd model) USS/SS Leviathan (1914), James B Colgate (1892), POW bone model (circa 1800) restoration, SS Mayaguez (c.1975) Prior kit builds - AL Dallas, Mamoli Bounty. Bluejacket America, North River Diligence, Airfix Sovereign of the Seas "Take big bites. Moderation is for monks." Robert A. Heinlein
druxey Posted April 16, 2018 #74 Posted April 16, 2018 Alas, there is no hope for you, Denis... mtaylor, michael mott, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
BANYAN Posted April 16, 2018 #75 Posted April 16, 2018 Thanks to tecko for the gif. I am afraid there is no going back for you Denis. cheers Pat mtaylor, PeteB, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)
michael mott Posted April 18, 2018 #76 Posted April 18, 2018 Well! What to say? I spend one evening going over what Doris does with card and I'm amazed, then today I stumble onto this thread and am wondering what the limits are to the talents of the members of this forum. Denis your work is absolutely amazing, those pictures of the cannons and the surface textures of the wood and metal not only of small parts but whole scenes. Druxey said it "There is no hope for you Denis" Looking at your renderings makes me want to build them.... but I know that I do not have enough time in my life knowing how I switch from one thing to another. But I am going to have to get the books now so that I can read about how to build one, then get the pictures of your work as well so that I can dream about building one of these beautiful ships. And yes when you have finished this one perhaps a small yacht like Brittania Michael herask, daHeld73, druxey and 3 others 6 Quote Current builds Bristol Pilot Cutter 1:8; Skipjack 19 foot Launch 1:8; Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14 1:8 Other projects Pilot Cutter 1:500 ; Maria, 1:2 Now just a memory Future model Gill Smith Catboat Pauline 1:8 Finished projects A Bassett Lowke steamship Albertic 1:100 Anything you can imagine is possible, when you put your mind to it.
herask Posted April 18, 2018 #77 Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) thank you Michael. really glad you like this work, considering it's not a real thing. it does take some effort to do 3d modeling but I don't think it can compare to the real magic you guys do around here. I can look at Amalio's Montanes, for example, and admire his joinery all day long. this is not false modesty when I say my 3D joints aren't as clean as his are. about my next build, I plan on finishing Pandora first, then I'll have to choose from Naiad, Bonhomme Richard, Le Fleuron, French 74-gun ship (strong contender) and (coming late to Idea Party) Bismarck, Yamato or Type XXI U-Boat from AoTS series. I guess I'm covered for years to come, haha! oh boy, there really is no hope for me... Edited April 18, 2018 by herask PeteB, dvm27, paulsutcliffe and 6 others 9 Quote cheers! Denis In Progress: HMS Pandora 3D modeling (temporarily on hold) Finished Builds: Swan Class HMS Pegasus for Admiralty Models 3D Build German Type VIIC U-Boat 3D model My other 3D work: Artstation
wefalck Posted April 25, 2018 #78 Posted April 25, 2018 If only the learning curve wasn't so steep ... Canute, PeteB, druxey and 2 others 5 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux
Beef Wellington Posted April 26, 2018 #79 Posted April 26, 2018 Denis - just so you know, I find myself continually coming back to look at these pictures as they really show a level of detail just not normally seen on even the most perfectly executed models. So looking forward to being able to access somehow the complete library. Given the state of 3D printing, wouldn't it be nice if one could just hit 'print'....maybe one day aviaamator, herask, Canute and 5 others 8 Quote Cheers, Jason "Which it will be ready when it is ready!" In the shipyard: HMS Jason (c.1794: Artois Class 38 gun frigate) Queen Anne Royal Barge (c.1700) Finished: HMS Snake (c.1797: Cruizer Class, ship rigged sloop)
Gleep93 Posted May 13, 2018 #80 Posted May 13, 2018 Hello Denis, it’s me again with my questions. I was wondering what technique you used for the figurehead. Did you sculpt it with the in software feature? Just wondering because I’m not that great at sculpting detailed characters/animals yet. Thanks and and Happy Modeling, Zach daHeld73, NWSailor and mtaylor 3 Quote
herask Posted May 16, 2018 #81 Posted May 16, 2018 hi, Zach. yep, blender has digital sculpting feature included. I followed a tutorial on modeling a horse and just added wings in the end :-) don't worry, I don't know how to sculpt digitally either. currently having the time of my life with stern carvings... not! the only advice I can give you is try it and then some more again after you smashed your keyboard in frustration. patience and practice I'm afraid... ;-) PeteB, Landrotten Highlander, druxey and 3 others 6 Quote cheers! Denis In Progress: HMS Pandora 3D modeling (temporarily on hold) Finished Builds: Swan Class HMS Pegasus for Admiralty Models 3D Build German Type VIIC U-Boat 3D model My other 3D work: Artstation
Gleep93 Posted May 19, 2018 #82 Posted May 19, 2018 Thanks for the advice, this will be fun YouTube here I come! mtaylor and daHeld73 2 Quote
herask Posted October 22, 2018 #83 Posted October 22, 2018 hey folks! it's been a while since we posted last progress update. in the meantime I have managed to finish the hull thus completing the first two volumes of TFFM series. yay! currently doing the standing rigging, and having a blast with it.... sort of... ropes are not fun in 3D. but the ship is looking more and more beautiful with each day. can't wait to set sails... anyway, Greg gave me green light to post a few renders. hope you like! rshousha, dvm27, albert and 29 others 32 Quote cheers! Denis In Progress: HMS Pandora 3D modeling (temporarily on hold) Finished Builds: Swan Class HMS Pegasus for Admiralty Models 3D Build German Type VIIC U-Boat 3D model My other 3D work: Artstation
paulsutcliffe Posted October 23, 2018 #84 Posted October 23, 2018 Wow!!! Fantastic work Regards Paul herask 1 Quote The clerk of the cheque's yacht of sheerness Current build HMS Sirius (1797) 1:48 scratch POF from NMM plans HMS Winchelsea by chuck 1:48 Cutter cheerful by chuck 1:48 Previous builds- Elidir - Thames steam barge Cutty Sark-Billings boats Wasa - billings boats Among others 😁
DocBlake Posted October 23, 2018 #85 Posted October 23, 2018 Fantastic.... herask 1 Quote Dave Click on images in posts to view them in full resolution! Click on the builds below and link to the log. Current Builds: -Gaff-Rigged Sloop, 1/4 Scale (3" = 1') -Chapman Water Hoy 1768 by DocBlake - Scratch Build - 1:48 scale -Hannah - 1:32 scale, Scratch-Built Plank-on-Frame Admiralty style -Generic Sharpie by DocBlake. 3/4" = 1' scale. NRG plans. -Fair American 1780 by DocBlake - Lauck Street Shipyard - 1/48 scale - POF -Independence 1775 by DocBlake - Artesania Latina - 5/16" scale -HMS Triton Cross Section by DocBlake - 1/24 scale Completed Builds: -Bomb Vessel Granado 1742 Cross Section - 1:32 Scale Scratch Build -British Capstan circa 1777 by DocBlake - FINISHED - 1:16 Scale -HMS Blandford - Cross Section - Scratch Build -1/32 Scale -17th Century Battle Station by DocBlake - HMS Mordaunt - 1:32 -17th Century Naval Cannon - 1:12 Scale -Royal Navy Ship of the Line Cross Section by DocBlake - (Mamoli's "Constitution") - 1:93 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768, 1/48 scale. -Virginia Pilot Boat "Swift", 1805, 1/50 scale -18th Century Naval Battle Station, 1/24 scale -Armed Virginia Sloop 1768 "Patrick Henry", 1/32 scale, Lauck Street Shipyard, POF, Admiralty Style.
PeteB Posted October 23, 2018 #86 Posted October 23, 2018 Hi Denis - been looking forward to another episode of this extraordinary build - beautiful work as always. Cheers Pete herask and rshousha 2 Quote
rshousha Posted November 5, 2018 #87 Posted November 5, 2018 Very, very, nice work! herask 1 Quote Rick Shousha Montreal
Dr PR Posted November 6, 2018 #88 Posted November 6, 2018 Beautiful work! Just thinking about that rigging makes me shudder - I hate tying knots in CAD! You are a glutton for punishment. Phil mtaylor 1 Quote Phil Current build: USS Cape MSI-2 Current build: Albatros topsail schooner Previous build: USS Oklahoma City CLG-5 CAD model
dvm27 Posted July 12, 2019 Author #89 Posted July 12, 2019 Our fully rigged Swan class 3D model is almost complete. How cool would it have been to have this photo when building your fully framed model? The CD should be ready later this year. Kudos to Denis! MEDDO, CiscoH, daHeld73 and 19 others 22 Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752
oneslim Posted July 12, 2019 #90 Posted July 12, 2019 Greg, That looks fantastic, it's very realistic. Bob W mtaylor 1 Quote Bob Wescott South Jersey
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